Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 10:6

"Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked." — Proverbs 10:6 (ASV)

By the mercy and truth of God in Christ Jesus, the sins of believers are taken away, and the power of sin is broken.

Transgressions always end in troubles. The righteous walk freely and walk in safety.

We are without excuse if we do not love God with all our hearts. His gifts to us are countless, and all the gifts of men to us are fruits of His bounty.

While people seek wealth by unlawful practices, they seek death.

An honest, godly, poor man is better than a wicked, ungodly, rich man; he has more comfort in himself, and is a greater blessing to the world.

An honest desire to do right, preserves a man from fatal mistakes, better than a thousand fine-drawn distinctions.

It is hard to find those who have done, and will do, more good than they speak of, or care to hear spoken about.

The wealth of worldly men increases their fears and suspicions, adds strength to their passions, and renders the fear of death more distressing.

Train children, not in the way they would go, that of their corrupt hearts, but in the way they should go; for this is the way, if you love them, you would have them go. As soon as possible, every child should be led to the knowledge of the Savior.

Wicked people speak mischief to their neighbors. A man may sometimes do a good work with one good word.

A scorner treats Divine things with contempt. He who feels his ignorance and unworthiness will search the Scriptures in a humble spirit.

It is an honor to children to have wise and godly parents who continue to be with them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world.

An abundance of blessings will rest on good people; real blessings.